What channel is Coventry City v Sheffield United on, and when does it start?

The Blades will climb into the automatic promotion places with a win at the Ricoh Arena – here is how to see the televised League One clash.

These are difficult times for Coventry City both on and off the pitch. Unpopular owners and defeats are never the nicest of combinations, but that is exactly what City fans have had to put up with in this ill-fated campaign so far.

A run of five straight league losses has left the Sky Blues in the relegation zone ahead of the festive fixtures, with new manager Mark Venus struggling to arrest his team’s slide.

It is a different story for their visitors this evening, Sheffield United. The Blades have recovered emphatically from a poor start, with just one defeat since August; this is looking like their best attempt at finally escaping League One after six years in the doldrums.

Coventry City's John Fleck and Colchester United's Alex Gilbey in action John Fleck – pictured here for Coventry – faces his former club as a Sheffield United player tonight

The Key Battle – Gael Bigirimana vs John Fleck

The Scotsman has added quality and steel to the Blades midfield since his summer move from Coventry, and he will be looking to show his former club what they are missing on his first return to the Ricoh.

Up against him will be Bigirimana, who is back at his boyhood club and has made 23 appearances in all competitions this season having seen his career stall at Newcastle.

Newcastle United's Gael Bigirimana looks dejected at the end of the game Gael Bigirimana looks dejected